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Interior and Exterior Lighting Upgrades at the Enis Adams Primary School
The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, is inviting tenders for the Interior and Exterior Lighting Upgrades at the Enis Adams Primary School (EAPS) located at Meyer’s, Tortola, Virgin Islands.
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HONOURABLE CORINE N. GEORGE-MASSICOTE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS SECOND SITTING OF THE THIRD SESSION OF THE FIFTH HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ON THE PASSING OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY MANAGEMENT ACT, 2025
As Speaker of this Fifth House of Assembly, I am delighted to announce that the House of Assembly (Management) Act, 2025 received its assent on 26th January, 2026 and will come into force, tomorrow, 30th January, 2026.
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Water Interruption Notice June 6
The public is advised that the water supply has been interrupted in several areas due to low reservoir levels. Affected areas include: Horsepath, Long Bush, Lower Estate, Huntums Ghut, Duffs Bottom, Hope Estate, Spring Ghut, Nottingham Estate, Little Dixs Hill, Josiah’s Bay, Long Look, Vanterpool Estate, Lambert Estate, Balsam Ghut, Hawks Nest, Belle Vue, Long Trench, Fahie Hill, Diamond Estate, Harrigan Estate, MacNamara, Meyers Estate, Brewers Bay, Spooners Estate, Cane Garden Bay, Road Town, Baughers Bay, Paraquita Bay, and Free Bottom. The Water and Sewage Department is working diligently to restore the supply, and any inconvenience caused is sincerely regretted.
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Interior and Exterior Lighting Upgrading at the Francis Lettsome Primary
The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, is inviting tenders for the Interior and Exterior Lighting Upgrading at the Francis Lettsome Primary (FLPS) located in Greenland, Tortola, Virgin Islands.
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Public Notice: International Tax Authority (ITA)
The International Tax Authority (ITA) advises Registered Agents of the finalized transition dates for Economic Substance (ES) filings. The Beneficial Ownership Secure Search system (BOSSs) will no longer be available after December 26, 2025, and the Virtual Integrated Registry Regulatory General Information Network (VIRRGIN) will open for ES filings on January 2, 2026. Registered Agents must ensure all outstanding filings, reopened declarations, and Section 11 Notice requests are submitted before these deadlines.
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Virgin Islands Government statement on Bank of Asia BVI Ltd
The Government of the Virgin Islands acknowledges the announcement that Bank of Asia BVI Limited has initiated the process of winding down its operations. In response, the Government affirms its support for all necessary regulatory procedures and emphasizes its continued confidence in the strength, stability, and integrity of the Territory’s financial services sector. For more details, the official press release can be found at the BVI Financial Services Commission website.
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Two Schools Advance in Inter-Secondary School Preliminary Debates
St. George’s Secondary School and the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) won the first round of the Ministry of Education’s annual Inter-Secondary School debates. They will compete in the Semi-Final Round on 26th February 2025. St. George’s will face VISTS, and Bregado Flax Educational Centre will compete against Elmore Stoutt High School. Chief Education Officer Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe highlighted the debates as a platform for developing essential skills, while Deputy Chief Educational Officer Mrs. Heida Selwood praised the students' impressive performances. The debates will be streamed on Facebook Live.
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Marine Safety Authority Update on Boating Accident Investigation
Chief Marine Safety Accident Investigator Mr. Jerome Padmore has said that the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA), is making significant progress in the investigation of a boating incident which occurred on Saturday, July 26.
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Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit Opens Today
The three-day Anti-Crime Summit, themed: “OUR Virgin Islands: Safe Communities, Prosperous Territory” will commence today 24th September until Friday, 26th September with an aim to garner stakeholder input for the development of a comprehensive National Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategy.
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BVI Full Moon Party Kicks Off 2025 BVI Marketing In Puerto Rico
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) launched its summer marketing campaign in Puerto Rico with a BVI Full Moon Party on April 12 at Vivo Beach Club, Carolina. The event attracted over 800 guests and featured cultural performances, BVI-inspired cuisine, and travel raffles, promoting the BVI as an ideal summer destination. Premier Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley highlighted the BVI’s hospitality and invited attendees to future events, including “Xmas in July” in Virgin Gorda. The campaign aims to boost tourism from Puerto Rico, emphasizing the BVI’s unique offerings and global travel accolades.